ADHD medications are stimulants and although they calm individuals with ADHD, one of the side effects is trouble sleeping. But ADHD itself can cause difficulty sleeping so it can sometimes be hard to know whether insomnia is caused by the medication or whether it from the ADHD. According to Dr. Ari Tuckman, "Some people wind up with sleep problems as a side effect of their medication, but many of them already had sleep problems."
If you or your child is having trouble sleeping, the...
Children with ADD/ADHD sometimes have a hard time falling asleep. They may toss and turn or they may just not be able to shut down their... Read more »
If you have a child with ADHD, chances are that getting him to sleep is one of the biggest stressors you face on a daily basis, and not... Read more »
Ah, summer. Is there any time of the year more dear to children's hearts? Its bliss is only marred by what's at the end of it - back to... Read more »
It's about a month until school's back in session. It may seem like a long time, but it's not too early to start getting the kids back on a... Read more »
In continuation of the discussion of the frustration in diagnosing a child with ADHD, I'd like to comment on the topic of sleepiness. ... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
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Irregular sleep-wake syndrome is sleeping without any real schedule. Alternative Names Sleep-wake syndrome - irregular Causes,... Read more »
Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has submitted an application to the Food and Drug Administration for a new prescription sleep medication for people... Read more »
Wide arrays of symptoms indicate the presence of ADHD. A common ADHD symptom is the difficulty or inability to sustain attention. Other symptoms... Read more »
ADHD does not cause enuresis (bedwetting) and it is not listed as a symptom of ADHD. However, there seems to be a higher incidence rate in children... Read more »
Difficulty with Boring, Repetitive Tasks Is your house a mess because you hate and avoid doing chores? Completing repetitive tasks like laundry is hard for women with ADD/ADHD. Spending Time Ruminating Getting lost in your thoughts or...
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